Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
freyi
ID:
1323567

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.P.Castro & Speckm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. Brasil. 3: t. 216 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336021



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum freyi
  • Frey's Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum freyi (also called Frey's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is a small epiphyte with an upright growth habit and long, thin stems. Its leaves are thin and lanceolate, and it produces small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum freyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum freyi is yellow with white markings, and has a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum freyi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and potted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum freyi

Bulbophyllum freyi is native to Madagascar and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Bulbophyllum freyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum freyi?

Bulbophyllum freyi

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum freyi?

Frey's Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum freyi native to?

Brazil

Species in the Bulbophyllum genus

Bulbophyllum ambatoavense, Bulbophyllum anakbaruppui, Bulbophyllum anisopterum, Bulbophyllum apoense, Bulbophyllum arianeae, Bulbophyllum atrosanguineum, Bulbophyllum auriculatum, Bulbophyllum boudetianum, Bulbophyllum catillus, Bulbophyllum clipeibulbum, Bulbophyllum comberipictum, Bulbophyllum coweniorum, Bulbophyllum danii, Bulbophyllum debrincatiae, Bulbophyllum decurrentilobum, Bulbophyllum filifolium, Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris, Bulbophyllum foetidilabrum, Bulbophyllum furcatum, Bulbophyllum furcillatum, Bulbophyllum globulosum, Bulbophyllum grotianum, Bulbophyllum ialibuense, Bulbophyllum illecebrum, Bulbophyllum incisilabrum, Bulbophyllum iterans, Bulbophyllum janus, Bulbophyllum labatii, Bulbophyllum lanuginosum, Bulbophyllum lyriforme, Bulbophyllum mystax, Bulbophyllum ochthodes, Bulbophyllum orezii, Bulbophyllum pilosum, Bulbophyllum praetervisum, Bulbophyllum pseudopelma, Bulbophyllum ramulicola, Bulbophyllum reductum, Bulbophyllum rosemarianum, Bulbophyllum scaphiforme, Bulbophyllum simplex, Bulbophyllum sinapis, Bulbophyllum sororculum, Bulbophyllum stenurum, Bulbophyllum subpatulum, Bulbophyllum tectipes, Bulbophyllum trichorhachis, Bulbophyllum tubilabrum, Bulbophyllum turpe, Bulbophyllum uncinatum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Manfred Speckmaier: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speckm.' in the authors string.